I didn't know there was going to be more HERO episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!

Edit: No Hiroshi Abe

We saw Katsumura Masanobu (one of the main actors in the first series) get a cameo in the first few minutes, so I think they might blend in the new drama with glimpses of the old cast, including Abe, Otsuka Nene and Matsu Takako as well. Anyway the first episode got a 26.5% rating on TV, topping all TV programs for the night so it's started off brightly.